Journalism at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Eastern Michigan University graduates in journalism earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Michigan University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 166 | Radford University Radford, VA | $45,369 | $41,313 | #180 | $25,675 |
| 167 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $45,288 | $48,157 | #159 | $33,253 |
| 168 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,264 | $46,034 | #173 | $27,620 |
| 169 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $45,245 | $47,706 | #165 | $31,845 |
| 170 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $45,152 | $45,906 | #174 | $18,301 |
| 171 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,834 | $50,766 | #135 | $29,647 |
| 172 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $44,704 | $50,743 | #136 | $38,357 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,845 one year after graduating and $45,245 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Michigan University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Eastern Michigan University ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Eastern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,721.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.